The Machine: Syfy Orders AI Series Pilot

by Cindy McLennan, September 16, 2016 Deadline reports Syfy is developing a TV series adaptation of The Machine — Caradog W. James’ 2013 indie film. The artificial intelligence (AI) drama hails from Universal Cable Productions. The Machine, “…explores the epic conflict between man and technology through the lives and motivations of six interwoven characters – each of whom holds the key to humanity’s victory or its destruction.” James will executive produce with Red & Black Films. John Giwa-Amu, who produced the feature, will also executive produce the pilot. Here is a description of The Machine (film), from IMDb. Two artificial intelligence engineers come together as they work to create the first ever self-aware artificial intelligence. A veteran AI engineer secretly hopes to develop technology to help his diseased daughter, even if it means funding…